October was an eventful month for CCNY and Urban Arts, as CCNY’s Gaming Pathways program presented at the Undergraduate Open House on October 26. Program Director Nicholas Fortugno, alongside student representatives, engaged prospective students and families, highlighting the program’s unique offerings. Urban Arts continued its College Access Workshops for college-bound students, hosting “College Essays 101” on October 7, “Financial Aid Review” on October 21, and “Early Decision Applications” on October 28. Additionally, Urban Arts faculty led game design master classes for high school students at WHEELS, A. Philip Randolph High School, and Facing History School on October 9, 11, and 17, with 78 students participating across the three sessions. In mid-October, 225 students enrolled in Urban Arts’ after-school game design programs, featuring three levels of game development courses and the introduction of “Play Lab,” a pilot seminar for exploring creative identities in game design. Finally, on October 31, award-winning game designer Sarah Ticho visited the Urban Arts level-3 Studio class to discuss her journey in the industry and her work on the acclaimed game Soul Paint, inspiring the next generation of game designers.
THE PUBLIC OPTION FOR A CAREER IN DIGITAL GAMES